Fun Facts

How long is a dog/cat pregnant?

Typically the gestation period, or the length of time a dog/cat is pregnant, is usually 63 days. This can vary by a few days. Breeding practices should be under consult with your veterinarian after your pet is 2 years of age.

How many teeth does a dog have? A cat?

Dogs have 42 adult teeth-10molars,16 premolars,4 canines,12 incisors.

Cats have 30 adult teeth-4 molars,10 prmolars, 4 canines, 12 incisors.

Both dogs and cats have deciduous (baby) teeth.

What are the dangers in obtaining my vaccines from somewhere other than my veterinarian?

-Because of storage and delayed administration procedures the vaccine may be inactive.

-If injected in the wrong area the injection site may become abcessed or may not absorb correctly into the body.

-You don't receive any information from your veterinarian about the vaccines being given.

-Typically a pet is not examined when given a vaccine by a non-veterinarian. Your pet may be sick and vaccine administration may be detrimental without your knowledge.

-Vaccines given at home are not considered valid at most veterinary clinics for the above reasons, making it less cost-effective for you.

Internet pharmacy?

This is also not highly regarded in the veterinary field. The manufacturers of important preventative products such as Heartgard, Frontline, or Advantix, do not guarantee the product when purchased through online pharmacies. These products are prescription medications and should be treated accordingly. If you purchase these medications through your veterinarian there is a guarantee on the product. If it is a matter of convenience, our clinic offers shipping of medications for you. All you have to do is have an active pet-veterinarian relationship (been examined within the past year) at our clinic. The amount of money that you may save is not worth the liability of your pet becoming ill because the product you purchased did not work properly.